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Online relationship therapy and trauma counselling with a BACP-accredited relationship and couples psychotherapist and counsellor.

08/12/2025

💬 Not sure if couples counselling is right for you or your partner?

Many people think therapy is only for relationships in crisis. In reality, lots of couples and individuals come to therapy because they feel stuck, emotionally disconnected, or unsure how to talk about what’s really going on.

You don’t need to be at breaking point.
You don’t even need to agree on whether therapy is the answer.

Couples counselling and relationship therapy can offer a calm, supportive space to:
✨ understand repeated patterns
✨ improve communication
✨ reconnect emotionally
✨ think more clearly about next steps

I’ve written a blog that gently explores how to know whether therapy might be right for you or your partner.

🔗 Read it here:
https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/how-do-i-know-if-couples-counselling-or-relationship-therapy-is-right-for-me-or-my-partner

27/11/2025

We’ve started using attachment styles as labels… and sometimes even as weapons.
“You’re avoidant.”
“You’re anxious.”
“You’re the problem.”

But attachment patterns were never meant to shame us—they were meant to explain us.
To help us understand why we panic… or pull away… or shut down when love feels risky.

In my latest blog, I explore how anxious and avoidant partners can actually support each other in moments of trigger, and why the real issue isn’t your attachment style—it’s the fear underneath.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck in the same cycles, this one’s for you.
💛 Read it here:
https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/understanding-attachment-styles-in-relationships-why-we-ve-started-weaponising-them

14/11/2025

✨ Not all sparks are created equal. ✨

That flutter in your chest? That racing heart? Sometimes it’s chemistry… sometimes it’s just old patterns showing up. 💔

True love isn’t just excitementit’s emotional safety. The kind of love where you can be yourself, feel seen, and actually rest in the relationship. 🕊️

Discover the difference between chemistry and safety, and learn how to spot the love that heals rather than triggers you.

Read the full blog here 👉 https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-chemistry-and-emotional-safety-in-relationships

19/10/2025

💭 “Why do we keep fighting about the same things?”
It’s one of the most common questions couples ask when they come to therapy - and it’s often the key to understanding what’s really going on beneath the arguments.

The truth is, most fights aren’t about the surface issue. They’re about unspoken needs, fears, or feelings of not being heard.
In therapy, we slow things down, explore those patterns, and help couples reconnect through understanding rather than blame.

✨ I’ve just published a new blog that explores:
💬 Why couples repeat the same arguments
💬 How therapy helps you communicate differently
💬 A simple at-home reflection exercise to try tonight

And because small changes make the biggest difference, you can now download my free Couples Therapy Reflection Worksheet - five gentle questions designed to help you and your partner reconnect and talk in new ways.

📖 Read the blog here: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/why-do-we-keep-fighting-about-the-same-things-how-couples-therapy-helps-you-break-the-cycle

📄 Download your free worksheet:https://b73cfa1d-f10d-4ab8-b9b3-2e099c8d8b4b.usrfiles.com/ugd/b73cfa_2b55e9068c9c42b38562cbb3bf89ed7a.pdf

You don’t have to stay stuck in the same cycle. Change begins with one new conversation. 💕

01/10/2025

💛 Has your relationship slipped into routine? 💛

It’s common for couples to feel distant over time - conversations become surface-level, intimacy fades, and you start missing the closeness you once shared. The good news? Distance doesn’t have to mean the end of connection.

In my latest blog, I share:
✨ Signs your relationship may be drifting
✨ Common causes of disconnection
✨ Practical “how to” tips to rebuild closeness
✨ How relationship therapy can help couples reconnect

👉 Read here: Rekindling Connection in Long-Term Relationships

Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference. If you’re ready to rediscover each other, this blog is for you. 🌿

17/09/2025

✨ Are these 3 digital habits secretly ruining your relationship? ✨

💭 Ever felt ignored because your partner can’t put their phone down?
💭 Been left hanging without explanation?
💭 Wondered why someone keeps you hooked with mixed signals?

These behaviours -phubbing, ghosting and breadcrumbing - can quietly erode trust, connection and emotional safety.

I’ve written a new blog to help you spot these relationship red flags in the digital age, and learn what you can do to protect your connection. 💕

👉 Read it here: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/breadcrumbing-ghosting-and-phubbing-relationship-red-flags-in-the-digital-age

💌 If digital behaviours are bringing up doubts or anxiety in your relationship, I’m here to help:
📩 jo@tandemtherapy.co.uk

📞 07521037092

08/09/2025

✨ Is your relationship starting to feel a little… flat? ✨
You’re not alone- and better yet, you’re not stuck there.

Check out our latest blog: "Relationship Ruts Are Real: How to Reignite Love and Connection"
👉 Why relationships naturally fall into ruts
👉 How to recognize the subtle signs when connection fades
👉 Easy, everyday steps to bring your spark back

Because love isn’t about perfection - it’s about staying present, curious, and connected.
Read more ⬇
https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/relationship-ruts-are-real-how-to-reignite-love-and-connection

21/08/2025

✨ New Relationship Anxiety? You’re Not Alone ✨

Starting a new relationship can feel exciting… and unsettling at the same time.
Maybe you’ve asked yourself:
💭 “Is it normal to have doubts this early?”
💭 “Why do I feel anxious even though things are going well?”
💭 “How do I know if this is healthy?”

These feelings are completely natural in the early stages of love. What matters is how you work through them.

I’ve written a new blog to help you understand those early worries and turn them into opportunities for clarity, confidence and connection. 💕

👉 Read it here: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/new-relationship-anxiety-and-doubts-a-therapist-s-guide

💌 If you’d like support with new relationship doubts or anxiety, get in touch:
📩 jo@tandemtherapy.co.uk

📞 07521037092

12/08/2025

💬 "I’m doing everything I can to show them I love them… so why don’t they feel it?"
When partners have different love languages, it’s easy for good intentions to get lost in translation.

In my latest blog, I share:
✨ The five love languages and what they mean
✨ Why mismatches cause misunderstandings
✨ Practical tips to bridge the gap and reconnect

Understanding how you and your partner express love could be the key to a stronger, more connected relationship. 💞

📖 Read the full post here: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/when-love-languages-clash-in-relationships

07/08/2025

-🧠💬 “Why am I the only one who remembers everything?”

If you’ve ever found yourself carrying the mental to-do list for your relationship birthdays, family schedules, emotional check-ins - you’re not imagining it.

You might be carrying the invisible load.

This is called emotional labour, and it’s one of the most common causes of quiet resentment and relationship strain. It’s also something many couples never talk about - until it’s built up and become too much.

In my latest blog, I explore:
✔️ What emotional labour actually is
✔️ Why it often goes unrecognised
✔️ How to spot if it's unbalanced in your relationship
✔️ Ways to start sharing the load more fairly

Whether you’re quietly exhausted or just starting to notice some tension, this blog is for you.

🖥️ Read now: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/the-invisible-load-understanding-emotional-labour-in-relationships

💬 As always, if it resonates - I’m here.

Jo Watson
Relationship Therapist | Tandem Therapy
📧 jo@tandemtherapy.co.uk
📞 07521037092

24/07/2025

“Why do we keep having the same argument?”

It’s one of the most common questions couples ask in therapy.
You argue, make up, and then days (or hours) later, you’re back in the same loop.

🔁 Sound familiar?

In my latest blog, I explore why conflict patterns repeat in relationships, how emotional triggers play a role, and what you can do to break the cycle.

💬 This post is for you if:
✔️ You feel like you’re stuck in the same argument
✔️ You want to communicate better but don’t know how
✔️ You’re ready to reconnect instead of shut down

📖 Read it here 👉 https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/why-do-we-keep-having-the-same-argument
✨ Relationship therapy can help you move from conflict to connection, with compassion and clarity.

📩 jo@tandemtherapy.co.uk | 🌐 www.tandemtherapy.co.uk

20/07/2025

💭 Do you ever feel like you're parenting your partner instead of being equal in your relationship?

This is a common but frustrating dynamic and it often comes from unconscious patterns rooted in childhood.

My latest blog dives into the Transactional Analysis PAC model to help you understand why these patterns happen and how to shift towards healthier, Adult-to-Adult communication.

If you want to stop the power struggles and feel more connected, this read is for you:

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/why-you-feel-like-the-parent-in-your-relationshipIf you’re struggling with these dynamics in your relationship, I’m here to help.

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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm
Sunday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+447521037092

Website

http://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/

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